Karen De La Vega – illustratör

An inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II.During World War II, the United States’ fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh, a twenty-two-year-old woman from Ohio. In March 1945, Kendeigh’s first assignment was to help soldiers fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jima—a fierce battle with many casualties. With bravery and determination, she and other nurses helped thousands of soldiers in that battle—and many more in the Battle of Okinawa. In this full-color graphic novel, discover more about this courageous nurse who braved the battlefield to help U.S. soldiers.Other Women Warriors of World War II:Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War IIThe Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War IIDaring Women of D-Day: Bold Spies of World War IIElizebeth Friedman: Expert Codebreaker of World War IINancy Wake: Fearless Spy of World War IISophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War IIVirginia Hall: Clever Spy of World War II

From decorative refrigerator magnets to Earth itself, we are surrounded by magnetism. Have you ever wondered how magnets work and why they’re attracted to some objects? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about magnets and magnetism. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with magnets that you can try at home.

The game has always been theirs. The world just took a while to watch.Before Caitlin Clark filled arenas, before the WNBA, before Title IX, girls were already picking up basketballs and demanding their chance to play.Legends of Women's Basketball takes readers on a fast-paced, fully illustrated journey through more than a century of American women's basketball, from Senda Berenson introducing the new game at Smith College in 1892 to the sold-out arenas of today. It's a history of breakthroughs and setbacks alike: the Fort Shaw Girls, a Native American team that made history at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair; the way Title IX transformed opportunities for girls in sports; the legendary 1996 Olympic team; the launch of the WNBA; and the ongoing fight for visibility, pay, and respect.Then readers meet the players and coaches who changed the game forever. Pat Summitt built one of the sport's greatest coaching legacies. Nancy Lieberman refused to accept there wasn't a place for her. Sheryl Swoopes became the first woman with a signature basketball shoe. Lisa Leslie made WNBA history with a dunk. Maya Moore stepped away at the height of her career to pursue justice. Brittney Griner turned the differences she was bullied for into strengths. Angel Reese brought her unapologetic self to the pros. And Caitlin Clark brought a whole new audience to the women's game.Written in an engaging, conversational style by Nicole Melleby and packed with vibrant full-color illustrations by Karen De La Vega, Legends of Women's Basketball makes sports history exciting, approachable, and relevant for today's kids. Perfect for readers ages 8–12, young basketball players, WNBA fans, reluctant readers who love sports, and any kid inspired by people who refused to accept the limits placed in front of them.The game has always been theirs. Now the world is watching—and the next generation is ready to play.